The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/04/09 at 12:00 EDT

Episode Date: April 9, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/04/09 at 12:00 EDT

When they predict we'll fall, we rise to the challenge. When they say we're not a country, we stand on guard. This land taught us to be brave and caring, to protect our values, to leave no one behind. Canada is on the line, and it's time to vote as though our country depends on it, because like never before, it does. I'm Jonathan Pedneau, co-leader of the Green Party of Canada.

This election, each vote makes a difference. Authorized by the Registeredleader of the Green Party of Canada. This election, each vote, makes a difference. Authorized by the registered agent of the Green Party of Canada. From CBC News, it's the World This Hour. I'm Joe Cummings. As of today, more than 180 countries and territories are now under some form of US trade tariff. This is the Trump administration's global trade campaign, with China at the very top of the list facing an American levy of 104%. But Beijing has now responded, issuing an 84% tariff of its own.

Patrick Falk has the latest. It's another major escalation in the superpower trade war. China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian says Beijing will never accept America's arrogant and bullying behavior. The 84 percent tariffs placed on American goods take effect tomorrow. China also lodged another complaint to the World Trade Organization. In addition, China added six more American companies to its unreliable entities list, as well as 12 others to an export controls list. Chinese firms are banned from selling those

companies dual-use goods. That's goods which are used for civilian and military purposes. Beijing did say, say though that it is open to talks, but it demands respect. Trump's provocative actions are making it difficult for either side to engage. The White House says the president will be gracious if China reaches out. Patrick Fock for CBC News, Singapore. Now, Canada isn't facing any new American tariffs today, but the Canadian government is hitting the U.S. with its own retaliatory measure. In response to the duty on the Canadian auto sector, Canada now imposing a 25 percent tariff

on all U.S.-made vehicles that don't comply with the new NAFTA. Last year, vehicle imports from the United States were worth more than $35 billion. Now to the federal election campaign and Conservative leader Pierre Poliev. He is in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, rolling out a tough on crime promise. 3 strikes, you're out means that anyone convicted of 3 serious offenses will be ineligible thereafter for bail, probation, parole, or house arrest. And they will serve a minimum of 10 years behind bars.

Bolleve also says those with three convictions will be designated as dangerous offenders, which means they won't be released until they can prove they are no longer a danger to society. As for the rest of the campaign, Liberal leader Mark Carney is starting his day in Calgary, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is in Vancouver, the Bloc's Yves-Francois Blanchet has three shot stops scheduled today for Quebec, and the Green Party co-leaders are doing interviews in Ottawa. Meanwhile, it's being alleged the war between Israel and Hamas is being purposely avoided by the party leaders out on the campaign trail. Nicole Williams reports.

We've got, you know, a humanitarian crisis. There's many things on the mind of Aisha Shirazi this election. More than 100 Muslim and Arab organizations have signed a letter calling for a clear commitment from party leaders to support Palestinians in Gaza and stand against Islamophobia. But any mention of the issue of the conflict by party leaders on the campaign trail has been few and far between. Ruby Dacher is professor of international development at the University of Ottawa. She says that's because the war as a campaign issue is downright risky because of how divided voters are on the conflict.

What we can see is that the Arabs are, I wouldn't say spread equally among the parties, but I would say spread enough for there not to be a huge backlash. Even still, Shirazi says voters like her want to know where Canada's political leaders stand on the war in Gaza. Nicole Williams, CBC News, Ottawa. Incidentally, health officials in Gaza say at least 23 people have been killed today in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza City. A residential building was hit with the damage extending to neighbouring homes.

There are reports that half of the victims are women and children. At this point, there's no comment from the Israeli military. And that is the World This Hour. For news anytime, go to our website, cbcnews.ca. For CBC News, I'm Joe Cummings.